If you’re frequently ailed by problems such as acid reflux, occasional heart burn, gas, constipation, or even stomach aches, yoga may just be the perfect fix for you! While there are a variety of reasons as to why these sorts of inconveniences plague us, they can all be relieved with yoga. (Always talk to your [...]
If you suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, you already know the harm it can do to your body. It’s scary to think that this condition is nick-named ‘the silent killer’, but it’s apt. Many people who suffer from hypertension don’t even know that they have it, until it’s too late. There are no [...]
For years I suffered from crippling back pain. I didn’t know what to do. I found myself unable to leave my chair to do even the most basic things. My back simply hurt too bad to move. After just a little searching, I discovered yoga. It seemed like all the rage among people who suffered [...]
If you’ve just had a baby, chances are you’ve heard wonderful things about yoga, both before, after, and even during pregnancy. But there are some things you should know, once your little baby is out and about – most docs recommend you wait at least 6 weeks before performing yoga again, after giving birth. Only [...]
The procedure is, in brief, the act of forcefully pushing the air out of your lungs to the point of your stomach being sucked in. You should breathe in normally and breathe out with incredible force, to the extent that it should affect your abdominal area. If you have any sort of chronic disease, you [...]
The word “shitkari” means quite literally ‘that which cools’. “Pranayama” means ‘breathing’. Together, you can guess what this exercise is intended to do! That’s right! It serves the purpose of cooling the body as well as the mind (and in that order). It’s a pretty nifty technique, and a nice change from the usual cooling [...]
With the huge rise in popularity, it’s really no wonder that there’s also been a rise in yoga-related injuries. While this isn’t really any larger of an issue than it ever has been, percentage wise, it is worth doing your research on. With any new exercise program, there’s risk of injury. Your body is doing [...]
As must of us know, many animals must pant in order to keep cool. This works because the act of panting dramatically ups the amount of saliva in the mouth as the tongue is being stretched. The air doubly collects moisture from the surrounding area and ends up being ‘swamp cooled’ when it passes through [...]
I know that you all are probably as excited to try this technique as I was when I first tried it, so I’ll get right to the point. I just want to warn you of two things – Firstly, when you try out this breathing technique, make sure that your head is up and your [...]
There are plentiful reasons as to why exactly you should be practicing Bikram Yoga (also known as “hot yoga” and “Bikram Method Yoga”). It can help you to super-enhance not only your flexibility, but your balance, mental pique, and physical strength. These are NOT the only perks, however. Bikram Yoga can change so many aspects [...]